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Air fryer green bean fries on a sheet tray with a side of marinara dipping sauce.
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Air Fryer Green Bean Fries

Quick and easy Air Fryer Green Bean Fries are a healthier, lighter snack or appetizer! Made crispy with breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, then dunked in the best, savory marinara dipping sauce.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Kosher, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 224kcal
Cost $10

Ingredients

For the Green Bean Fries

  • 1 pound fresh green beans
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons freshly shredded parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • nonstick spray

For the Marinara Dipping Sauce

  • 8 ounces tomato sauce (1 small can)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

  • Rinse, drain, and trim the green beans. Add them to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour over top and toss to fully coat every green bean in flour. Use up to 2 tablespoons of flour, if needed.
  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a separate bowl or tray, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and basil.
  • Working in small batches, add a few green beans to the eggs. Then transfer them to the breadcrumb mixture. Using your hands, press the breadcrumbs and seasonings into each of the green beans to fully coat each one.
  • Spray air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Add the coated green beans in a single layer at the bottom of the basket, leaving space around each one so they can get crispy. Spray the tops of the green beans with nonstick spray.
  • Air fry green beans at 390 degrees F for 5 to 8 minutes, or until they're golden brown and crispy. Repeat steps 3 to 5 until all green beans are cooked.
  • Meanwhile, make the marinara sauce by combining all ingredients in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken, stirring intermittently so the sauce does not burn.
  • Remove the sauce from the stove and serve warm along with the green bean fries.

Notes

  1. Work with the green beans 1 by 1 to make sure each one gets fully coated in breadcrumbs and seasonings. This will ensure the coating sticks to them evenly, instead of clumping together.
  2. If you don't want to work in batches using your air fryer, you can also cook the green beans in your oven at 400 degrees F for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1197IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 4mg